Public Auction for 8707.60t Oil Chemical Tanker “SAMC SWAN” Announced
The oil chemical tanker “SAMC SWAN” (IMO: 9813058, 8707.60t DWT, built 2019) is scheduled for an online public auction on Shipbid.net on January 6th, 2026, from 16:00-16:30 Beijing time. The auction has a starting price of USD 16.2 million and a USD 1 million deposit, without a reserved price. A Preemption Claimant can participate. Registration requires specific documents and an early deposit. The vessel inspection details are to be arranged through the Bidding Company.
An online public auction for the 8707.60t Oil Chemical tanker “SAMC SWAN” (IMO: 9813058, built 2019 by Nantong Tongbao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd.) has been announced. The auction will take place on Shipbid.net on January 6th, 2026, between 16:00 and 16:30 Beijing time. Key specifications include a Summer Deadweight of 8707.60t, LOA of 119.98m, and a MITSUBISHI 6UEC33LSE-C2 TII main engine. The auction will proceed without a reserved price, with a starting bid of USD 16.2 million and a mandatory bidding deposit of USD 1 million (or RMB 7.2 million). Bid increments are set at USD 20,000. A notable feature is the presence of a Preemption Claimant, whose bids will be specially marked and who will be confirmed as the buyer if their bid matches the highest from any other participant. Registration is open until the auction starts, requiring potential bidders to submit various documents like a Certificate of Incorporation and a bank slip of the bidding deposit. Overseas bidders must ensure they are not under sanctions from major international bodies and can manage USD payments. Vessel inspection details will be coordinated by the Bidding Company, with all related risks and expenses borne by the potential bidders. Multiple USD and RMB bank accounts are provided for deposits and payments, along with contact details for inquiries.
